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The Role
We are looking for a Behaviour Mentor to work with primary and secondary students who require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement in learning. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and develop positive coping strategies.
As a Behaviour Mentor, you will provide in-class and out-of-class support, working closely with students who may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. You will use a calm, patient, and supportive approach to help students succeed.
Main Responsibilities
- Build trusting relationships with students and provide 1:1 or small group support.
- Help students develop social skills, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour strategies.
- Support students in classrooms, mentoring sessions, and structured interventions.
- Use de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviour calmly.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour support plans.
- Encourage engagement in learning and support students in achieving their potential.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.
Essential Criteria
- Experience working with students with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, or trauma.
- Strong ability to remain calm under pressure and use positive behaviour management techniques.
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with young people.
- Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with school staff.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in different school settings.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience in a school, PRU, or alternative provision.
- Training in Team Teach, Trauma-Informed Practice, or Behaviour Support Strategies.
- Knowledge of mental health, Autism, ADHD, or attachment difficulties.
This is an incredibly rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of young people. If you are passionate about helping students thrive, we would love to hear from you!
What can Five Education offer you?
- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences
- We offer free specialist training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, etc.
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Refunded DBS cost after working 20 days
- Guaranteed work scheme, the perfect agreement to get into supply work with peace of mind, without worrying about whether you will be offered work or not!
- Specialist support/mentoring while you are working
Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fees or employer's NI. We are also proud to be an accredited Living Wage employer. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.
Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks and TRA checks. Applicants who do not have a non-voluntary enhanced DBS on the update service will need to process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work and the DBS has been registered on the update service.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.
